“At A Tale of Two Bridges, we believe advocacy should be accessible and impactful. That’s why we built an innovative system where any Houstonian can share their story about the Hogan Street Bridge — and with just a few clicks, their words are turned into a personalized email to city leaders. Behind the scenes, we used smart automation and integrations to handle the technical side — all people had to do was speak from the heart. We’ve been copied on over 300 emails, many from First Ward and Near Northside residents who’ve felt the burden of this closure for far too long.”

“This bridge isn’t just infrastructure — it’s a connection between communities, between opportunity and access. It was a safe route to work, school, transit, and the White Oak Bayou trail. Without it, residents have had to take longer, more dangerous routes, or avoid the area altogether. One resident told us, ‘I crossed this bridge every day to get to my job downtown. When it closed, my 10-minute walk became a 40-minute problem.’”

“Houston is a bayou city. It’s a parkway city. And with that identity comes a responsibility to build infrastructure that embraces water, connects green space, and links people — not just cars. We’re glad to see emergency repairs moving forward on the Hogan Street Bridge, but we know one fix isn’t enough.”

“The failure of the Hogan and MKT bridges exposed the fragility of our current network. That’s why we’re advocating not just for repairs — but for expansion. Our vision includes two new pedestrian bridges: one at Silver Street and another connecting to the Sawyer Yards district. These additions would not only improve connectivity, but provide redundancy — so that if one crossing is compromised, our communities aren’t cut off.”

“We love Houston because it has the potential to lead — to show what a walkable, green, and inclusive city can look like. Investing in this infrastructure is an investment in equity, safety, and resilience. And our community is ready. We’ve organized, we’ve spoken up, and we’re committed to building a better-connected Houston — one bridge at a time.”

“This bridge isn’t just infrastructure — it’s a connection between communities, between opportunity and access. It was a safe route to work, school, transit, and the White Oak Bayou trail. Without it, residents have had to take longer, more dangerous routes, or avoid the area altogether. One resident told us, ‘I crossed this bridge every day to get to my job downtown. When it closed, my 10-minute walk became a 40-minute problem.’”

“Houston is a bayou city. It’s a parkway city. And with that identity comes a responsibility to build infrastructure that embraces water, connects green space, and links people — not just cars. We’re glad to see emergency repairs moving forward on the Hogan Street Bridge, but we know one fix isn’t enough.”

“The failure of the Hogan and MKT bridges exposed the fragility of our current network. That’s why we’re advocating not just for repairs — but for expansion. Our vision includes two new pedestrian bridges: one at Silver Street and another connecting to the Sawyer Yards district. These additions would not only improve connectivity, but provide redundancy — so that if one crossing is compromised, our communities aren’t cut off.”

“We love Houston because it has the potential to lead — to show what a walkable, green, and inclusive city can look like. Investing in this infrastructure is an investment in equity, safety, and resilience. And our community is ready. We’ve organized, we’ve spoken up, and we’re committed to building a better-connected Houston — one bridge at a time.”